Strategic UX Designer - 6 to 12 Month Contract

Zymo Research; Tustin (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

EAP Sessions

401(k) with matching

Snacks & beverages

Catered lunches on Thursdays

EV charging

Job summary

Zymo Research is seeking a thoughtful UX Designer for a 6–12 month contract in Tustin, CA. You will shape user journeys and craft intuitive experiences across digital platforms, collaborating with Marketing, Web, and Commercial teams to align user needs with business goals.

Key focus areas include responsive design, design systems, and working knowledge of HTML/CSS to support developers. Join a fast-growing team delivering high-quality solutions with brand impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in UX/UI or digital product design.
• Proficiency in Figma (components, variants, and prototyping) and comfort collaborating in shared design systems.
• Strong grasp of layout, typography, interaction design, and responsive design principles.
• Ability to synthesize feedback and data into actionable design improvements.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to manage competing priorities.
• Working knowledge of HTML/CSS for effective collaboration with developers.

Responsibilities

• Translate marketing and commercial strategies into clear user journeys and design concepts that support business goals.
• Anticipate user needs by conducting light research, reviewing analytics, or testing interactions to inform design decisions.
• Proactively identify UX and UI improvements across the site and propose scalable solutions.
• Design responsive pages, layouts, and components with a strong focus on hierarchy, visual clarity, and accessibility.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups in Figma that communicate both structure and interaction.
• Ensure brand alignment while maintaining usability and conversion focus.
• Maintain and evolve the company's style guide and component library in Figma.
• Partner with the web development team to ensure accurate design implementation and version control.
• Document design patterns, use cases, and specifications to build long-term consistency across projects.
• Partner with marketers, developers, and content owners to translate ideas into user-centered digital experiences.
• Communicate design rationale clearly to both creative and technical audiences.
• Manage and track multiple design projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with priorities.
• Monitor engagement and usability metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of your designs.
• Stay current on UX/UI trends, best practices, and tools to introduce fresh approaches and efficiencies.
• Contribute ideas to enhance workflow, from intake to design handoff and QA.

Skills

Figma

HTML/CSS

UX/UI design

Prototyping

Tools

Figma

Job description

Zymo Research is seeking a thoughtful UX Designer for a 6–12 month contract in Tustin, CA. You will shape user journeys and craft intuitive experiences across digital platforms, collaborating with Marketing, Web, and Commercial teams to align user needs with business goals.

Key focus areas include responsive design, design systems, and working knowledge of HTML/CSS to support developers. Join a fast-growing team delivering high-quality solutions with brand impact.